The Devils announced they have signed KHL D Yegor Yakovlev, per general manager Ray Shero.

Yakovlev, 26, tallied 9 points (5 G, 4 A) in 35 games with St. Petersburg in 2017/18. He represented Russia in the Olympics this year, winning the Gold Medal.

Yakovlev commented on the potential move, showing the feeling between club and player is mutual.

"The Devils have scouted me for 3 years," Yakovlev said. "They really wanted to see me on the team. That's why I chose New Jersey and I'm really happy to join the organization. I know they play a fast, smart hockey and I like it."

Eric Chemi of CNBC joins Daily News Live to discuss the legalization of sports gambling and the ramifications of this newly amended bill.

The United States Supreme Court struck down a 25-year old law on Monday that had basically prevented all states except Nevada from having legalized sports gambling. "The legalization of sports gambling requires an important policy choice, but the choice is not ours to make," the Supreme Court announced. "Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each State is free to act on its own."

The ruling was an enormous immediate victory for the state of New Jersey, which could have a gambling venue open in Monmouth Park within a few weeks, according to the NY Post. There will be a press conference in Monmouth Park Monday at 1 p.m. Aside from New Jersey, The Post notes that New York and Illinois are among roughly 15 other states who have "introduced bills to legalize and regulate sports betting tied to the Supreme Court outcome."

The NBA and MLB have been preparing for Monday's potential outcome, reports Brian Windhorst of ESPN, who said each league had hired lobbying firms, submitted written statements, and sent executives to testify in statehouses. Windhorts added that every professional sports league had been involved, with the NBA and MLB at the forefront...

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Taylor Hall nominated for the Hart Trophy

Apr 27 | 8:02PM

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Apr 3, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) skates with the puck on a penalty shot during the second period of their game against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

The NHL has announced that Devils forward Taylor Hall has been nominated for the Hart Trophy as league MVP.

From the NHL's release, "Hall ranked sixth in the NHL with 39-54-93 (76 GP), setting career highs across the board to propel the Devils to a 27-point improvement in the standings and their first playoff appearance since 2011-12. Hall recorded 41 more points than his next-closest teammate (Nico Hischier: 20-32-52), the highest such differential by a club's top two scorers since 2007-08 (Alex Ovechkin: 112,Nicklas Backstrom: 69 w/ WSH). He collected points in 26 straightpersonalappearances from Jan. 2 - March 6 (18-20-38), a franchise record and the longest such streak by any player since 2015-16. Hall also set a club record with a 19-game point streak during that span (Jan. 30 - March 6: 13-13-26). The 26-year-old Calgary native and first-time NHL Trophy finalist is seeking to become the first player in Devils history to capture the Hart Trophy; goaltenderMartin Brodeurfinished third in voting in 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2006-07."

The award is given to the league's best player, voted by the players

Apr 26 | 7:20PM

Taylor Hall is a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the league's best player as voted by the players, the NHLPA announced.

Hall is joined by the Oilers' Connor McDavid and the Avalanche's Nathan Mackinnon. McDavid won the award last season.

Hall finished sixth in the NHL in points with 93 (39 G, 54 A) and led the Devils to the playoffs, where they lost to the Lightning in the first round. McDavid led the league in scoring with 108 points and Mackinnon finished fifth with 97 points.

Devils eliminated with 3-1 loss to Lightning

Apr 21 | 5:56PM

Apr 21, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) defends New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the second period of game five of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports (Kim Klement)

The Lightning jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Saturday and went on to beat the Devils, 3-1, to advance to the second round of the playoffs. >> Box score

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Game 5: Devils at Lightning, 3 p.m.

Apr 21 | 12:50PM

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall battle for the puck during the first period of Game 3 of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

TAMPA, Fla. -- Jon Cooper isn't looking ahead by any means, but the Tampa Bay coach fully recognizes the opportunity to rest his team if the Lightning can close out their opening-round series with the New Jersey Devils by winning Game 5 on Saturday afternoon at Amalie Arena.

"If you have a chance to win a series, do it," Cooper explained Friday with his team staked to a 3-1 series lead after a 3-1 win on Wednesday night in Newark. "It's the travel, it's the wear. Just to get the mental and physical rest, to sit around and hope all the other series go deep. If you have this opportunity, you hope to take advantage of it."

The Lightning have looked like the Eastern Conference's top seed in building a 3-1 lead against the Devils, who had won all three regular-season meetings with Tampa Bay.

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Devils can't even series in 3-1 loss to Lightning

Apr 18 | 10:30PM

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The Devils couldn't even the series against the Lightning as Nikita Kucherov led Tampa Bay with two goals in a 3-1 loss for New Jersey >> Box score

Game 4: Devils vs. Lightning, 7:30 p.m.

Apr 18 | 6:45PM

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The New Jersey Devils proved in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series with the heavily favored Tampa Bay Lightning that they are not a team simply content with reaching the postseason. << Read more

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Hall, Noesen lead Devils to Game 3 win over Lightning

Apr 16 | 10:30PM

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The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall during the second period of Game 3 of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

Taylor Hall recorded three points and Stefan Noesen scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Devils beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-2, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Prudential Center.

Devils look to rebound at home in Game 3 against Lightning

Apr 16 | 5:46PM

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point defends during the first period of Game 2 of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)

As the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils shifts to the Prudential Center for Game 3 Monday night, one team espouses change while the other is quite fine with the status quo.

It is not hard to determine which team is which after the Lightning held serve on home ice, winning the first two games. Now it's up to the Devils to change the narrative as the series shifts to Newark, but that may be easier said than done.

Lightning cruise to 5-3 win in Game 2 to take 2-0 series lead

Apr 14 | 6:19PM

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Apr 14, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) shoots on goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) attempted to defend during the second period of game two of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports (Kim Klement)

Alex Killorn scored two goals and the Lightning cruised to a 5-3 win over the Devils on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead in the opening round of the playoffs. << Box score

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Today's game: Devils at Lightning, 3 p.m.

Apr 14 | 1:05PM

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Tampa Bay center Brayden Point (21) is the one the keys to the Lightning's offense. (Julie Jacobson/AP)

TAMPA, Fla. -- The shutdown line for the Tampa Bay Lightning outscored New Jersey's top scoring line in Game 1 of the opening-round series between the teams.

That's a trend the Lightning look to continue heading into Saturday afternoon as the teams meet in Game 2 at Amalie Arena.

In Tampa Bay's 5-2 victory over New Jersey in the first game of the series, the Lightning held MVP candidate Taylor Hall to one point at even strength, and that was a gift-wrapped goal in the second period. Hall, along with linemates Nico Hischier and Kyle Palmieri, was kept in check with five shots on goal combined between the three, four of which came from Hall.

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Devils comeback falls short, lose Game 1 to Lightning, 5-2

Apr 12 | 9:55PM

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Apr 12, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) celebrates as he scored a goal on New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports (Kim Klement)

After falling behind 3-0 in the second period, the Devils scored two goals but couldn't complete the comeback and lose Game One of their series with the Lightning 5-2. << Box score

First period

15:00 TB Ondrej Palat; Assists: Ryan McDonagh, Tyler Johnson

19:31 TB Tyler Johnson; Assists: Ondrej Palat, Brayden Point

Second period

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Tonight's game: Devils at Lightning, 7 p.m.

Apr 12 | 6:15PM

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Feb 17, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha (37) is congratulated by teammates as he scores against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports (Kim Klement)

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a division title by a single point on the final day of the regular season, but even the top seed in the Eastern Conference only did them so much of a favor.

The Lightning open the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday against a New Jersey Devils team that swept them in three regular-season meetings, presenting a real challenge as Tampa Bay hopes to start a deep postseason run.

New Jersey is in the playoffs for the first time since losing in the 2012 finals, so many of the Devils players are new to the energy and urgency of playoff hockey. The Lightning don't want to make that out to be too tremendous an advantage.

WASHINGTON -- With their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2012 safely in hand, the New Jersey Devils have one game left to see if they can improve their position when they visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

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Devils clinch playoff place with 2-1 win against Maple Leafs

Apr 5 | 11:05PM

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Mar 29, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by left wing Taylor Hall (9) and teammates during the second period of their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

The Devils clinched a playoff place after beating the Maple Leafs 2-1 behind goals from Pavel Zacha and Miles Wood.<< Box score

Of all the things the New Jersey Devils could deliver their fans on Fan Appreciation Night Thursday at the Prudential Center, clinching a spot in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs is at the top of the list.

With a magic number of two points coming into play Thursday, the preferred method of securing a postseason berth is a victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs, even though there are other scenarios involving the ninth-place Florida Panthers in which New Jersey would clinch, as well.

Hall, Devils cruise to 5-2 win over Rangers

Apr 3 | 9:46PM

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Apr 3, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) skates with the puck on a penalty shot during the second period of their game against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

Taylor Hall had two goals and two assists to help the Devils get off to a quick start and overpower the Rangers on Tuesday night, 5-2. >> Box score

Tonight's game: Rangers vs. Devils, 7 p.m.

Apr 3 | 6:29PM

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Sep 20, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) skates against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports (Danny Wild)

With the NHL's regular season in its final week, the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers have differing agendas heading into Tuesday night's clash at the Prudential Center.

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Devils sign F Marian Studenic to entry-level contract

Apr 2 | 2:05PM

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The Devils announced the signing of fifth-round draft pick, F Marian Studenic, to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin next season.

Drafted 143rd overall in the 2017 NHL Draft, Studenic is currently playing his second season in the OHL with the Hamilton Bulldogs. He tallied 48 points (20 goals, 28 assists) in 62 games this season.

The 19-year-old Slovakian has represented his country in multiple youth tournaments, including the World Junior Championship for the past two years.

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Hall scores game-winning shorthanded goal as Devils top Canadiens

Apr 1 | 9:47PM

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New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Juulsen during the first period at Bell Centre. (Jean-Yves Ahern/USA TODAY Sports)

Taylor Hall scored the game-winning shorthanded goal with 4:07 remaining in the third period as the Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Sunday at Bell Centre. >> Box score

Taylor Hall scored back-to-back goals in a high-scoring second period and Blake Coleman scored the decisive goal in the third period to fuel the Devils to a 4-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday night. >> Box score

The New Jersey Devils have held a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference every day since winning their season opener on Oct. 7.

Yet with only five games remaining on their schedule, the Devils are clinging to the eighth and final playoff berth in the East, trying to stave off a late-season push by the surging Florida Panthers.

On Saturday night at the Prudential Center, the Devils (40-28-9) look to take another step closer to their first playoff appearance in six years when they host the New York Islanders (32-36-10).

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Devils lose in overtime to Crosby, Penguins, 4-3

Mar 29 | 9:50PM

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Mar 29, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by left wing Taylor Hall (9) and teammates during the second period of their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

The Penguins outlast the Devils 4-3 in overtime after a back-and-forth contest. Sidney Crosby scored the game-winner for the Penguins while Taylor Hall scored his 34th goal of the season for the Devils. << Box score

New Jersey and Pittsburgh have met three times this season and the surprising Devils knocked off the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins each time.

Thursday night at the Prudential Center, the Devils look to finish a sweep of the four-game season series when they host the Penguins.

"We've played some of the best teams in the league and hung tough with them," said Devils center Blake Coleman, also referring to his club's perfect record against the East-leading Tampa Bay Lightning. "Games against teams like this, good teams are going to have big pushes and it's how you handle those pushes. We've done a good job with that and found different ways to win."

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Palmieri fuels Devils' rally in 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Mar 27 | 8:49PM

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Mar 27, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrates his goal during the second period of their game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

Kyle Palmieri scored two goals and helped kickstart a third period rally to fuel a 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.>> Box score

Coming off victories against a pair of the league's best teams in their last two games, the New Jersey Devils can ill afford a letdown Tuesday night when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at the Prudential Center.

New Jersey (37-28-8) is on the playoff bubble, seven points behind Pittsburgh. The Devils will be ending a six-game road trip, having lost two in row after winning the first three. That includes a 6-2 thrashing Tuesday at San Jose in their most recent outing. << Read more

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Devils allow five unanswered goals in 6-2 loss to Sharks

Mar 21 | 1:15AM

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Taylor Hall notched his 32nd goal of the season on Tuesday night, but the Devils were not match for the Sharks in San Jose as New Jersey suffered a 6-2 defeat. Cory Schneider was pulled in the middle of the second period. >> Box score

Today's game: Devils at Kings, 4 p.m.

Mar 17 | 3:15PM

Feb 22, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports (Vincent Carchietta)

The New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings enter their game Saturday afternoon at Staples Center in similar situations.

They're both clinging to playoff spots, but might also have the opportunity to move up in the standings.

The Devils hold the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference, three points in front of the Florida Panthers, who host the Edmonton Oilers about two hours before the Devils play the Kings.

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Road warrior Devils beat Golden Knights, 8-3

Mar 14 | 11:31PM

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After going up big early, the Devils didn't look back and ran all over the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights, 8-3.

LAS VEGAS -- The milestones just keep on coming for the expansion Vegas Golden Knights.

The Pacific Division leaders return home to host the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night at T-Mobile after an impressive 4-1 road trip on the east coast that was capped by a 3-2 victory at Philadelphia on Monday night.

That win gave the Golden Knights (45-19-5) 45 points on the road, breaking the NHL record for an expansion team (44) set by the Florida Panthers in 1993-94 with five more road dates still left on the schedule. >> Read more

Brian Boyle scored the decisive goal in a shootout to help the Devils defeat the Predators, 3-2, on Saturday night << Box score

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Tonight's game: Devils at Predators, 8 p.m.

Mar 10 | 4:00PM

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

Taylor Hall's club-record 26-game point streak ended Thursday night in the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Hall will try to get back on the scoresheet against the NHL's hottest team Saturday night when New Jersey starts a potentially season-defining six-game road trip against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

Hall's 30 goals and 44 assists have landed him squarely in the middle of Hart Trophy conversation. For Hall to become the favorite to win the award, he probably needs a big finish that lifts the Devils (34-26-8) into a surprising Eastern Conference playoff bid.

Nico Hischier adjusting to physical grind of NHL

Mar 10 | 1:50PM

As a 19-year-old rookie from Switzerland, Nico Hischier has had to acclimate himself with the physical grind of the NHL.

The no. 1 overall pick has been durable this season as he has played in each of the Devils' 68 games so far this year. He admits that the NHL is incomparable to any other league in the world.

"It's tough for sure," Hischier said, via Chris Ryan of NJ.com. "There are some tough battles, but I think unlike any league like that, at the end of the year it gets harder. You can't compare other leagues. It's tough but you've just got to find a way to help the team."

Thursday night could be a real goaltenders nightmare as several of the league's hottest scoring threats take to the ice when the New Jersey Devils host the Winnipeg Jets at the Prudential Center.

The Devils (34-25-8) feature the scorching Taylor Hall, who has at least one point in every game he's played since the calendar flipped to 2018. After picking up a pair of assists in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, Hall has points in a league season-high 19 consecutive games since coming back from an injury, and has at least one point in 26 straight appearances.

"He's been far and away MVP for us," Devils center Brian Boyle said of Hall, who leads the team with a career-high 30 goals and 74 points. "He's an MVP candidate. He should be at the top of the list, in my opinion. What he's done is remarkable."

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Devils hold on to beat Canadiens, 6-4

Mar 6 | 9:52PM

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The Devils opened the game with four straight goals and held on for a 6-4 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday night. >> Box score

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Tonight's game: Canadiens vs. Devils, 7 p.m.

Mar 6 | 5:11PM

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Feb 22, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports (Vincent Carchietta)

NEWARK, N.J. -- The last 25 times Taylor Hall has taken the ice, he has registered at least one point. In the last 30 years, he's in select company as the eighth different player to put together a streak this long.

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Hall's point streak reaches 25 games but Devils lose to Vegas

Mar 4 | 7:40PM

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury defends his net against New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall during the first period at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)

Taylor Hall recorded at least one point in his 25th straight game but the Devils lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Sunday at Prudential Center. >> Box score